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Book Synopsis: Ripped from the pages of Love and Rockets: the second comprehensive collection of comics from Gilbert Hernandez's main “Palomar” storyline. A serial killer stalks the inhabitants of the Central American town Palomar while they attempt to change the world before the world changes them.
“Human Diastrophism” is the fourth volume in The Complete Love and Rockets Library, and the second that collects writer-artist Gilbert Hernandez's main Palomar storyline, magical-realist tales of a small Central American town. It begins with the landmark “Human Diastrophism.” In it, a serial killer stalks Palomar — but the murders only exacerbate the cracks in the idyllic Central American town that the outside world made when it began to intrude. “Diastrophism′’ concludes with the death of one of its most beloved characters. As a postscript — one of the most hauntingly magical moments of the entire series — a rain of ashes drifts down upon Palomar. Also included are all the post-“Diastrophism” stories, in which Luba’s past (as seen in the epic Poison River) comes back to haunt her, and Hernandez sows the seeds for the “Palomar diaspora” that ends this dense, enthralling book. In addition to seeing Hernandez push the comics medium into greater artistic and narrative heights (along with contemporaries such as Chris Ware and Daniel Clowes), readers will see characters change as they age in “real-time” in stories that span generations and centuries. Created between 1989–1995, these stories first appeared in the long-running (and ongoing) Love and Rockets comics series, also featuring work by Gilbert’s brothers, Jaime and Mario. L&R has been called “the greatest American comic book series of all time” by Rolling Stone and “a great, sprawling American novel” by GQ. It broke ground with its craft and the casual intersectionality of its huge and diverse casts of nuanced characters (many of whom are LGBQTIA+) who live and have relationships in often-naturalistic settings and situations. Black and white illustrations throughout.
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Experience the gripping and mesmerizing world of Palomar in Human Diastrophism, the latest addition to The Complete Love and Rockets Library. This fourth volume collects the magnificent storytelling of writer-artist Gilbert Hernandez as he takes you on a journey through a small Central American town. Brace yourself for an unforgettable narrative where a serial killer lurks in the shadows, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance of Palomar's idyllic existence.
In "Human Diastrophism," Hernandez weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue as the townspeople of Palomar struggle to change the world while simultaneously battling the influences of the outside world. With each murder, cracks deepen within the community, revealing the complexities of human nature and the consequences of confronting an ever-changing reality. Witness the demise of beloved characters in a heart-wrenching finale that will leave you breathless.
But the story doesn't end there. As a postscript, Hernandez gifts readers with a hauntingly magical moment - a rain of ashes that descends upon Palomar, forever etching its mark on the town's collective memory. Dive deeper into the aftermath as Luba's past, explored in the epic Poison River, returns to haunt her and sets the stage for the transformative "Palomar diaspora" that shapes this enthralling book.
What sets Love and Rockets apart is not only the exceptional artistic and narrative prowess displayed by Gilbert Hernandez but also the unique portrayal of characters that age and evolve in "real-time." Get swept away in stories that span generations and centuries, showcasing the intricate web of relationships and experiences that define this monumental comic book series.
First published between 1989–1995, the stories in Human Diastrophism offer a glimpse into the groundbreaking era of Love and Rockets. The series, featuring contributions from Gilbert's brothers, Jaime and Mario, has received acclaim as "the greatest American comic book series of all time" (Rolling Stone) and hailed as "a great, sprawling American novel" (GQ). Prepare to be captivated by the black and white illustrations that breathe life into these multifaceted tales.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Palomar and experience the magic of Love and Rockets. Open the pages of Human Diastrophism and let yourself be transported to a place where reality and fantasy collide, leaving an indelible mark on your imagination.
Ready to embark on this extraordinary journey? Get your copy of Human Diastrophism now!
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